Senior Transport Network Engineer: SATCOM, 5G/6G, DoD

Socket.dev; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to design, integrate, implement, configure, and operate a mission-critical global transport network in support of U.S. Special Operations Command.

The role focuses on SATCOM, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and interconnects across deployed environments. The ideal candidate has 11+ years DoD experience, active Secret clearance, and willingness to travel worldwide, including remote or austere locations.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience supporting DoD programs.
• 10+ years implementing IA/RMF/STIG requirements within network architecture and device configuration.
• Active professional network engineering CE certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise/JNCIP, SD-WAN).
• Strong experience with SATCOM, baseband, ground gateways, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, implement, configure, and troubleshoot mission-critical transport network infrastructure.
• Support SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect environments.
• Configure and optimize routing and transport technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN.
• Develop network configurations, diagrams, runbooks, and test procedures.
• Support network monitoring, telemetry, automation, encryption/CSfC, and performance optimization.
• Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering personnel, and program management to maintain reliable transport capabilities.

Skills

SATCOM

Baseband

Ground gateways

IP/MPLS

SDN

5G/6G

ISP interconnects

Education

MS in Computer Engineering / Network Security

BS in Computer Information Systems / Network Security / Web Security

MCSE certification

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to design, integrate, implement, configure, and operate a mission-critical global transport network in support of U.S. Special Operations Command.

The role focuses on SATCOM, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and interconnects across deployed environments. The ideal candidate has 11+ years DoD experience, active Secret clearance, and willingness to travel worldwide, including remote or austere locations.